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P859 LTU

1997 Renault Trafic

Green Petrol 2165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Renault Trafic83,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 LTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,165cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 139,958 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 139,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 129,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 117,002 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 116,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 104,509 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion os inner wing

nsr spring hangar slightly corroded

slight roughness

Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion os inner wing

nsr spring hangar slightly corroded

slight roughness

Pass 6 Oct 2007 91,158 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,868 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 86,868 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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P859 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic in Green with a 2,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 83,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P859 LTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P859 LTU registered?

P859 LTU is a 1997 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P859 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 LTU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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